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KLOSTERMAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
Hebron, KY
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Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 1 crash reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 616281 · MC 294692
Satisfactory
Active 8 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-294692 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Zurich American Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
26.1% OOS · 35 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 1 crash reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 8 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $2,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 54.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 35 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC294692
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $2,000,000 · Policy CPO 0113164
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$2,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
616281
MC Number
MC-294692
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 27, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 5, 1995
Authority Granted
November 3, 2017
Annual Mileage
1,976,089 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2100 Litton Ln, Hebron, KY 41048-9645
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Dale Easdon
Officer 2
Shawn Lefevre
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
35
Driver Inspections
27
Vehicle Inspections
18
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate54.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (33.8pp higher)
26.1% of 23 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
62nd percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
7 of 11 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 23 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 23 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 23 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 23 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 20, 2026 | KY | 1 | — | Yes | Other · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OH14
IN9
KY5
Fleet & Equipment (35)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~16
of 30 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~19
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
19
Tractor
13
Chassis / Incomplete
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Isuzu NPR-HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 54DC4W1D0NS202561 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5ND792908 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV4NSNL4142 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 1FUBHSFM1PLUK4201 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 1FUBHSFM9MLMP6915 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 1FUBHSFMXPLUK4200 | 2 | 1 |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0622JJ114091 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49XXND792905 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXET361376 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Ford E-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1FDXE4FS1KDC09089 | 1 | — |
Show all 35 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford E-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1FDXE4FS8JDC14241 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 1FUBHSFMXPLUK4195 | 1 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0620JJ114087 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0622ED451655 | 1 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0628JJ114094 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS248XFP232103 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 3AKBHSFM2NDNL6205 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 3AKBHSFM2NSNL4143 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 3AKBHSFM4NSNL4144 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 3AKBHSFM6NDNL6207 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKBHTDV3TSWP9335 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLFG9RSVJ1556 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C3GT575063 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C4HT367100 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7HT370136 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXGT004461 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXHT370132 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5320FM502108 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5323DM301820 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5323HM704248 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5323JM801679 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5325JM803028 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5327HM704236 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5329HM704240 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5329KM904428 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (35)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2026 | 3244001898 | HARRISON OH | I | — | — | KLOSTERMAN BAKING CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE |
1XPBD49X1ND792906 1GRAP0629KK140134 |
OH PWQ9995 OK AC7528 |
| July 7, 2026 | 3238001444 | FINDLAY OH | III | — | — | METROPOLITAN BAKING CO. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1FUBHSFM1PLUK4201 5V8VC5325JM803028 |
OH PWV9881 ME 3710932 |
| April 20, 2026 | B919000377 | ERLANGER, KY | III | — | — | KLOSTERMAN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKBHSFM4NSNL4144 3H3V532CXHT370132 |
OH PWT3810 TN U703012 |
| December 16, 2025 | 1516000632 | FINDLAY OH | III | — | — | KLOSTERMAN BAKING CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKBHSFM6NDNL6207 3H3V532CXGT004461 |
OH PWS7715 TN U618523 |
| December 10, 2025 | 3285000577 | LONDON OH | II | 2 | 1 | GFG SHIPPING SYSTEM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKBHTDV3TSWP9335 5V8VC5320FM502108 |
OH PXD2790 ME 3424521 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSOA | State/Local Laws - State operating authority violation | |||||||||
| November 17, 2025 | 3282001238 | HARRISON OH | II | 1 | 1 | KLOSTERMAN BAKING CO. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHLDV4NSNL4142 3H3V532C7HT370136 |
OH PWT1053 TN U703016 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| August 20, 2025 | 1006000093 | GREENSBURG IN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1XPBD49X5ND792908 5V8VC5323JM801679 |
OH PWQ9996 OK AH1283 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| August 20, 2025 | 3244000961 | HARRISON OH | II | 1 | 1 | KLOSTERMAN BAKING CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHLDV4NSNL4142 3H3V532CXET361376 |
OH PWT1053 OK CW2889 |
| 393.23-LEU | OOSLighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 9, 2025 | 6215000718 | LEWISVILLE IN | III | 1 | — | KLOSTERMAN BAKERY CO. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1FUBHSFM9MLMP6915 5V8VC5327HM704236 |
OH PWN8583 OH TQV9684 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| June 12, 2025 | 3270000890 | HARRISON OH | I | 1 | 1 | KLOSTERMAN BAKING CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUBHSFMXPLUK4200 1GRAP0628JJ114094 |
OH PWV9880 OK AN3049 |
| 393.207F-SDAS | OOSSuspension - Deflated air suspension | Suspension | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| KLOSTERMAN BAKING CO | 14 | August 28, 2026 |
| METROPOLITAN BAKING CO. | 1 | July 7, 2026 |
| GFG SHIPPING SYSTEM | 1 | December 10, 2025 |
| KLOSTERMAN BAKERY CO. | 1 | July 9, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2017 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| April 8, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 23, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 8, 2004 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 8, 2004 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| December 19, 2003 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2015 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 28, 2003 | COMMON | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Evilsizor Process Servers Inc
8601 W Cross Dr Ste F5 #301, Littleton, CO, 80123
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